Trenton card players robbed at gunpoint in Island section

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TRENTON – A man and a teenage boy playing cards in an apartment complex courtyard in the city's Island section late Monday were the victims of an armed robbery, police said.

The victims, age 32 and 14, were on the 1900 block of Riverside Drive around 11:45 p.m. when they were approached by three men, according to police.

“Where the money at?” one of the men allegedly asked.

The other suspect brandished a dark colored handgun as the men began to beat both victims about the body and face with their fists, according to the report. They took the 32-year-old’s wallet and watch before fleeing down Riverside, police said.

The 32-year-old suffered pain in his knee, while the 14-year-old had an abrasion on his right cheek from the assault. They were treated at a local hospital and released.

Police are searching for three suspects. Ttwo are described as black males 18 to 20 years old, about 6 foot 2, with a thin build, low haircuts, and wearing dark bandanas and dark clothing.

The third suspect was said to be 18 to 20 years old, 5 foot 8, with a medium build, braided hair, and wearing a dark bandana.

Detective John Avanzato is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (609) 989-4170 or the Confidential Tip Line at (609) 989-3663.